LOST HORSE LYDD/CAMBER SANDS AREA PLEASE HELP!!!!

[swallowsoast]

MISSING SINCE YESTERDAY AM, DARK BAY THOROUGHBRED, 16H, CLIPPED, STILL HAS TACK ON. WE THINK HE RAN ONTO LYDD RIFLE RANGE BUT CANNOT FIND HIM. IF ANYONE IN LOCAL AREA CAN HELP SEARCH OR HAS SEEN HIM PLEASE CALL 07887718451

 

[squirtlysmum]

Any news??

 

[swallowsoast]

No not yet, we have lots of people out searching but unffortunately not the police or the army which would be really helpful. They thought they heard him whinny but still a vast area for them to search. We are hoping the police will come out and help us search but they seem reluctant.

 

[SonnysHumanSlave]

i was about to say what about the army. its annoying, because if they were to send a choper up for 2 secs they'd see him with infra red.

 

[Sugarplum Furry]

http://www.skywatchcivilairpatrol.org.uk/units.html

These guys might be able to help. They are based inland at Frensham but if they can't get there they might know someone who can.

 

[SonnysHumanSlave]

how about reporting it to the local paper also, this will shame the police a little bit into helping, have you tried the RSPCA?

 

[nickslynn]

I would get in touch with local radio stations as well to report it on air!
Hope he is found safe and well soon.

 

[HappyHooves]

What a terrible worry. If there is a stable mate, could you take it along as the missing horse could communicate/smell him and respond?
When one of mine disappeared after a devastating fall, it was picked up by another horse owner. Since I didn't have identification on my tack, it was only by luck that he was reuinited with me so quickly. A call to all local tack shops and vets to notify them about the missing horse would be good, as well as something on the local radio. If there is a riding/livery stables nearby, notify them too. Good luck.

 

[Abandluc]

Any news on this horse??

 

[swallowsoast]

He has not been found yet. My husband finally found one sympathetic Major somehow related to the range at Lydd, they had all their troops sweeping the entire range twice today but to no avail. We are still searching, we emailed "South East Today", my husband was on Kent radio, we tried the RSPCA who said we needed to contact the police first, we contacted the police who said we need to call the RSPCA. The support from "civillians" has been fantastic, the support from the so called emergency services not so good. We understood that with the weather the way it is they would be under pressure but they provided no help at all. Saying that the coastguard has also been very helpful but also says that the horse hasn't been seen. It is beginning to look less hopeful, we don't know where he could be so if anyone does hear or see anything please let us know. Thanks. PS, for those that asked the question, the rider was unhurt...

 

[spike123]

I can't believe there has been no sign whatsoever of him.I really hoped you would have got him back by now. The problem with the camp is there are so many ditches and bunkers from what I am told which makes searching very difficult indeed,especially with this snow and ice everywhere. As you know myself and Solabreeze came and helped on Sunday but despite checking the beach and the perimeter fencing carefully and stopping and asking local neighbouring farms there was no signs of a horse anywhere. I am still happy to help in any way I can. Tomorrow I will go and speak to all the horse owners I can get hold of within the area and make them aware of him being missing. If there is anything else I can do please let me know.

 

[SpruceRI]

Not trying to be stupid, but can't you follow the hoof prints in the snow?

He has probably been caught by someone and is safely interred in their nice warm stable while they figure out what they should do.

Maybe they're out looking for the rider?

 

[MochaDun]

I don't know the area at all and just looked on a map to find out where it was and it may be too far away from where the horse has gone missing but have you thought about contacting the RSPB at Dungeness? Just wondered if local birdwatchers might be a good gang to have on your side if they go to those areas birdwatching as have binoculars and might spot a horse? I'm sure they would contact someone if they spotted one loose even if they didn't know one was missing - only a thought. Just hoping the horse is found soon.

 

[greenlivery]

I know its a bit odd, but any sniffer dogs might help, maybe the hunt? get them to smell his tack and see if they pick up his scent anywhere. We have been looking, I'm so sorry he is still missing.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Just a note about tracking dogs, they are usually trained to follow humans and are discouraged from following the scent of other animals for that reason. Also the trail may be too old at this stage.

We got a dog team to try and help find our dog when she went missing but as their trainer predicted, they were not interested.

Hope the horse turns up x

 

[Chestnutmare]

Oh I really really hope they find this poor chappie quick he must be scarred too bless him, i've been watching this thread and the others for any updates since it was started....all i can do is send come home soon horsey....vibes and pray it works.

 

[greenlivery]

Have you got photos for horse watch? If he has been stolen we can all try and find him asap. This facebook group is really useful too;
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=188566869449&ref=ts

 

[Dovorian]

Have you contacted Lydd Airport - especially the private pilots? Weather has been awful so thay may not have been able to get up, but worth a try I should think.
Also what about contacting the Power Station - many people work there and some have good views from the gantrys.

 

[HappyHooves]

Have been in touch with the owner already and contacted Lydd flying club on her behalf. No sightings of the horse yet.
PLEASE NOTE.. this thread is on Lounge AND also Stolen forums so check each one out for info!

 

[Tinseltoes]

Wonder if someone has taken it and left the area?

 

[HappyHooves]

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Wonder if someone has taken it and left the area?

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Then the next line of action must be NED to check no other passport will be issued and also notify if microchipped.
Other websites for lost horses? Horsewatch.......

 

[cariadssogreat]

Any news?

 

[Dovorian]

This is a real mystery - poor horse, goodness knows what has hapened - there are a few dykes in the area and some are frozen and have been snow covered! What amazes me is that I have heard nothing on local radio, surely this is important enough for them to talk about?

 

[spike123]

Other than the brief mention on Meridian news last night I have heard nothing publicity wise at all.Would it be okay for me to get in touch with Romneymarsh FM and ask them to publicise this.I can give them your contact phone number so that you can tell them all the details,but it is a popular local radio station and will reach the locals which is important.

 

[greenlivery]

If they submit a photo and some more details to the local horse watch it will be sent to everyone on the mailing list.

 

[netposse]

We would be glad to list your horse on the Stolen Horse International, aka NetPosse.com website. Yes, we are primarily a US nonprofit but we do have a large viewership in the UK. It would not be unheard of for someone to see your horse on the site. You will have a webpage dedicated to your horse with information and pictures. A link give to people who want to help will be easily assessable.

We also send out alerts with a flyer so the flyer can be printed and posted from anywhere in the world. There is usually a $25 fee for our services but we are currently waiving that fee for UK horses since we do not have the vast amount of experience of working with agencies and groups outside of the US.

You will need to go to FILE REPORTS, click on MISSING HORSE and fill in the form. We will know to waived the fee because of the location. After you file the report you will need to send us pictures in high resolution. Send as many as you want. I write articles for magazines and need the high res pictures for print. If you don't have high res, don't worry. We can use anything for the webpage.

I am hoping by the time you get this note that you horse is home safe. If not, we are here to help.

Check our references by Googling, Stolen Horse International, netpose or my name. If you need UK references we can provide those contacts upon request.

Hope to hear from you soon.

 

[ISHmad]

It doesn't bode well if this horse is still out there in these conditions. Would love nothing more than to log on and see he has been found and is safe and well.

 

[benson21]

I have the local newspaper here and there is no mention in it about a missing horse. Not heard anything on radio or TV, but then i might have missed it. Maybe you need to be getting this advertised more, in tack shops etc etc, local news, you know the type of stuff. Otherwise it will be put on the back burner and all will be lost. x

 

[philamena]

Someone should definitely contact the local radio stations and papers - they're short on stories at the mo because all the snow took up so much of their staff's time that planning and newsgathering will have been left to dwindle a bit. They're usually overworked and under-resourced so sometimes need someone to be proactive and give them a kick to pick up on the story. Just pick up the phone and ask to talk to someone on the newsdesk - people ring us all the time about distinctly less important things. If it was in my area I'd run it, and not just because I'm always trying to get us doing horsey stories for my own self-interest, but because it has a 'community, pull together and help here' feel about it which usually appeals to local stations, and because (to be cold and journo about it for a mo) it's different from the usual lost animals calls they get, and people who hear it will definitely talk about it afterwards...

It depends how rural-focussed your station is though, quite a few are run by townies who don't really get it and think horses are the same as cows... but don't be put off, the worst that can happen is they don't run it, at least you tried!

 

[jayne123]

Lydd rangers is not the best place 4 anyone or anything to be on so i been told, because of all the ponds/ bunkers on it,
Especially as the poor horse in question would not of been able to see the ponds and bunkers due to the weather,as the snow would of covered the frozen ponds,
Fingers crossed he is o k and safe,
But if anybody has found him and taken him in maybe in good well, or 4 any other reasons, please call the owners or police, to stop the owners worrying, as sadly he has got lost in a dangerous place at the wrong time of year, i Have horses and i had one stolen 2 years ago, that was bad enough,
But this case is bad, with the worrying and not knowing, especially because where he got lost and weather, is he o k is he still out there. or has someone now taken him,
I really feel for the horse as something horrible may of happened out there, and i also feel 4 his owners to, please help them,